Learning and Development Manager

Overview

Howden Re is a business like no other - a reinsurance, capital markets and advisory, built on a bold entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to doing things differently. As part of one global team, we believe in empowering our people and investing in their growth.

This role sits within the Howden Re People Team and will work closely with the Group Centres of Excellence (CoEs) (especially Talent, Leadership & Learning) to bring our global learning strategy to life. You'll design and deliver learning experiences that help our people thrive, from early careers to senior leaders, and build a culture of continuous development across the business.

We're looking for someone who's not just experienced in learning and development, but also creative and ready to challenge the status quo - because that's what we're doing! So, if you enjoy designing learning in new and engaging ways and want to make a real impact on a global scale, this could be the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

Learning Strategy & Execution

• Develop and implement a global learning and development plan aligned with Howden Re's business goals and culture.
• Design structured learning pathways that support career progression and technical excellence across all levels of the organisation.
• Ensure learning solutions are scalable, inclusive, and tailored to meet the needs of different regions and business areas.
• Develop and deliver comms and engagement strategies which build engagement with learning.

Learning Design & Delivery

• Lead the full learning cycle: from identifying needs and designing content to delivering training and measuring impact.
• Provide expert advice to people partners and business leaders to turn development needs into practical, cost-effective learning solutions.
• Build and maintain a portfolio of learning programmes that support technical capability, professional development, and behavioural growth across all levels of the organisation
• Partner with internal and external providers to deliver high-quality learning experiences globally.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Use data from people systems, surveys, and feedback to evaluate learning effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Conducting diagnostics and needs analysis to design and develop commercially relevant learning solutions in partnership with the People Partnering team and Group Talent, Leadership and Learning team.
• Stay up to date with learning trends and technologies to bring fresh ideas and best practices into the business.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning by embedding learning into everyday work and leadership practices.

Operational Excellence

• Deliver consistent and engaging onboarding experiences for new joiners in partnership with the TA and People Partnering Teams.
• Manage learning schedules, track participation, and ensure content is regularly reviewed and updated.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory training requirements.

Inclusion & Engagement

• Actively contribute to global employee networks and events to support inclusion, diversity, and engagement through learning.
• Ensure learning content and delivery methods are inclusive and accessible to all employees.

Reporting & Insights

• Define and track key learning metrics to measure success and inform future strategy.
• Provide regular reporting and insights to the people team and business leaders to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

Experience and skills

• Proven experience in an L&D role, with a track record of developing and implementing learning strategies.
• Experience of working with LMS's (preferably Workday)
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at all levels.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to use data to inform decisions and measure impact.
• Experience in defining, designing and delivering both virtual and in-person training sessions.
• Knowledge of industry-leading learning practices and learning technologies.
• Experience of working within a (re)insurance organisation.
• This is a hybrid role and will require travel to our New York City office.

Compensation: $105,000-$125,000 annual base salary plus eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus. Howden employees are eligible for Flexible Paid Time Off. Howden offers medical and dental insurance, vision, short-and long-term disability, 401(k), life and AD&D insurance, flexible spending accounts, and optional pet insurance. Howden also offers paid parental leave, EAP, Emergency Travel Assistance, UnitedHealthcare Rewards, and access to Calm Health, CloudFit, and MilkMate. Benefit eligibility begins on the first of the month following the hire date.

EEO Statement: We consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect. Howden North America provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Howden North America will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.